OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Clifton, NJ
The obituaries in the Clifton, NJ Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Clifton's history and identity.
Elizabeth Soja
Apr 6, 2006
Mrs. Elizabeth Soja (Kuminek) of Clifton on April 6, 2006. She is predeased by her husband Edward. Mrs. Soja was a Parishioner of St. John Kanty Church in Clifton and also a member of their Golden Circle Club. She is survived by her daughter Irene and her husband Mark Jaworski and her son Adam all of Clifton. Funeral from the...
Pauline Gostyla
Apr 2, 2006
GOSTYLA, Pauline (Butalla) of Midlothian, VA on April 2, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Adam. Loving mother to Frank and his wife Toni. Cherished Grandmother to Jamie. She is also survived by her Brother Steven of Florida and a Sister Helene Mirikatani of Honolulu, HI. Mrs. Gostyla was born in Leckrone, Pa. She moved to Clifton in 1954 where...
Millicent Mckean
Apr 1, 2006
Ms. Millicent McKean of Passaic on April 1, 2006. Millicent was an Actress. She has appeared in over 300 Featured live television performances. Appeared in Saturday Night Live, Edge of Night and Another World in the 1980's. She was in commercials including Jell-O and Campbell s Soup both of which ran for 2 years with 50 live commercials for NBC,...
Luis Delgado
Mar 31, 2006
DELGADO, Luis E. of Paterson on March 31, 2006. Born in Pascamayo, Peru, he was a life long resident of Paterson. Mr. Delgado worked as an Accountant for The Bank of Credit in Peru for 40 years before retiring. Surviving is his loving wife Hortencia Delgado (Kinoshita) His Sons: Luis Delgado, Jr. of Lima, Peru, Hector Delgado of Franklin Lakes,...
Roy J. Cadorin
Mar 15, 2006
CADORIN, Roy J. of Bloomfield on March 15, 2006. Born in Passaic, NJ, He was a life long resident of Clifton before moving to Bloomfield 7 years ago. Mr. Cadorin worked for the United Crane & Shovel Company in Kennilworth as a Crane Operator for 45 years. He was also a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local...
Josephine Ryerson
Mar 11, 2006
Josephine (Menutola) Ryerson 81, of Haledon died Saturday. Born in East Rutherford, she lived in Paterson before moving to Haledon 5 years ago. Mrs. Ryerson was a self employed seamstress. She is predeceased by her first husband Kenneth Wilbert Stern, Sr. She is survived by her husband Leroy Ryerson, her son Kenneth Wilbert Stern. Jr. of Paterson, her daughter Lorraine...
Anthony Neglia
Mar 7, 2006
Neglia, Anthony Tony of Clifton & Cape Coral, Florida on March 7, 2006 Beloved husband of Claire(Graglia) Loving father of John and his wife Deborah of Clifton & Antoinette & her husband Frank Russin of Clifton. Grandfather of Melissa Russin, Anthony R. Neglia & Kimberlee & her husband Michael Doktor. Brother of Jennie Ciuppa of Wayne & Marion Neglia of...
Catherine Terry
Feb 22, 2006
Terry, Catherine (Colangelo) of Clifton on February 22, 2006. Beloved wife of Robert Terry. Loving mother to Robert Terry & his fianc e Kriss Seco & Nancy Angell & her husband Thomas J. Angell, Jr. Devoted grandmother of Courtney & Kyle Terry, Thomas J, III & Lisa Angell. Catherine (Colangelo) Terry 77 of Clifton died Wednesday. Born in Haverhill, MA...
Dorothy Surpless
Feb 22, 2006
Surpless, Dorothy (Okerstrom) of Fernandina Beach, Florida on Feb. 22, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Donald Surpless & the late John Goodell. Loving mother of Diane Mc Cann of Little Falls & Joan Itak of Yulee, Florida. Sister of Henry Okerstrom of New York. Also survived by 4 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren Funeral from the Powell-Marrocco Funeral Home...
Edwin Richard Chmiel
Feb 22, 2006
Chmiel, Edwin Richard Sr., of Wayne on February 22, 2006 Beloved husband of Elaine (Polzer) loving father to Edwin R. Chmiel, Jr. & his wife Patricia, Elaine Calzaretta & her husband Anthony and the late Debra Sigman-Chmiel. Sister to Dorothy Shepherd & Henry Kroner. He is also survived by 5 Grandchildren: Jessica, Edwin, Anthony, Brandon and Jason. Born in Passaic...
Olive R. Klitch
Feb 21, 2006
Mrs. Olive R. Klitch "Van Dyne" 102 years old of Passaic, NJ died February 21, 2006. Mrs. Klitch is predeseased by her husband Frank and a son Frank, Jr. She was born in East Orange, NJ and spent eleven years in Clifton, forty years in Fairfield, NJ and the remainder of her life in Passaic. Before retiring she worked as...
Libby Lenkowsky
Feb 17, 2006
LENKOWSKY, Libby, born in Bronx, NY to Morris and Lily Botwinick. She lived for the last eight years in Manchester, NJ and prior to that in West Orange, NJ. She had two brothers, Nathan and Jeffrey Botwinick who are deceased. She is survived by her spouse, Lewis Lenkowsky and their three children: Lynne Davis of Florence, MA, Harold Lenkowsky of...
John L. Currier
Feb 16, 2006
CURRIER, John L. of Passaic on February 16, 2006. Beloved husband of Carmela Gilfone Currier for 44 years. Loving father to Joseph R Currier. Beloved son of the late Max and Anna Pavick Currier. Cherished brother in law to Antoinette Bolles, Marie Pancaro and Lucy Cerniglia, and brother to the late Paul Currier. Born in Paterson, NJ he lived in...
Giovanni "John" Uzzardi
Feb 15, 2006
UZZARDI, Giovanni John of Paramus on February 15, 2006. Beloved father to Michele Uzzardi and John Uzzardi. Loving brother to Salvatore, Joseph, Fortunata, Josephine Paglia and Bernadette Dudas. Cherished grandfather to Michael Uzzardi. Mr. Uzzardi worked as an Auto Mechanic for Packanack Lake Exxon, Wayne for 15 years. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Regina Mundi # 3969 in...
Louise Santin
Feb 13, 2006
SANTIN, Louise Sala of Clifton on February 13, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Renato Rennie Loving mother to Lauren and her husband Jim Janish and Robin and her husband John De Marco. Cherished grandmother to Jill Sproviero and Jayne Tanis and great grandmother to 4. Loving Brother to the late James Sala. Funeral from the Marrocco Memorial Chapel 470...
Gregory Prus
Feb 4, 2006
Prus, Gregory of West Milford formerly of Saddle Brook on February 4, 2006. Beloved husband of Mary Yakubowich. Loving father to Michael & his wife Deborah of West Milford. Grandfather to Sandi. Brother of Roman of Clifton Mr. Prus was born in the Ukraine, he came to the US in 1948 settling in NYC, NY, he moved to Passaic &...
Mykola Tarnowski
Jan 28, 2006
Mykola Tarnowski, 85 of Clifton died Saturday. Born in Zoloczow, Ukraine, he came to the US in 1949 settling in NYC before moving to Clifton in 1972. Mr. Tarnowski was a Truck Mechanic for Gilbert Trucking Corp in Secaucus for 30 years. He was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic. He is survived by his wife...
Kathryn Hudzik
Jan 13, 2006
Hudzik, Kathryn (Rossi) 94, of Clifton on January 13, 2006. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother to Joyce Turrin. Grandmother to Neil, Scott & his wife Rita. Sister of the late Aldo and Peter Rossi. Mrs. Hudzik was a mender for the Forstmann Woolen Mills in Garfield for 30 years and she was a parishioner of Sacred Heart...
Irene De Luca
Jan 8, 2006
DE LUCA, Irene (Schweighardt) 90 of Clifton on January 8, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Titian. Loving mother to Shirley & her husband Mario Disoteo from Clifton, NJ and Elaine and her late husband Kevin Struck of Palm Coast, Florida. Cherished Grandmother of Beth, Julie, Kenneth and Jennifer and Great Grandmother to Crystal, Mikey and Arianna. Mrs. De Luca...
Madeleine Pinter
Jan 5, 2006
Pinter, Madeleine (Judge) 72, of Clifton on January 5, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Loving mother to Rick & his wife Maria of Clifton & Lauraann Cook of Montevallo, Alabama. Grandmother of Crystal & Jaimie Cook, & Brittany, Courtney & Kaylee Pinter. Great Grandmother to T.J. Greene. Also survived by her companion Vernon Popp.Born in Hackensack she lived...
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